Originally Posted by
Tink1769
Well, we don't have frequent flyer miles as we only travel about once a year. And we were thinking just coach seats, but if the price was right we would go with a sleeper since we'll have 2 x 9 year olds and a 6 year old.
We are VERY new to the train idea!
If your credit is goood get a Continental Airlines CC NOW!
Transfer the 30,000 points for getting the card to Amtrak
Then book a sleeper bedroom for free using points.
This will include all meals.
do not delay the Amtrak - Continental affiliation may end soon but not before end of the year. Once you transfer points they will be safe with Amtrak even if the partnership ends.
Ifd you do not want to go this route then book your trip today. For many reasons this is the best course. Be aware that until you print the tickets the fare is fully refundable. Amtrak works on a bucket system and once the seats at a particular price are sold then the fare goes UP to the next bucket.
Once you have a reservation should a special come along then you can book the special fare if lower.